The Great American Mosaic: An Exploration of Diversity in Primary Documents [4 volumes]: An Exploration of Diversity in Primary Documents

by Gary Y. Okihiro (Editor), Lionel C. Bascom (Editor), James E. Seelye Jr. (Editor), Emily Moberg Robinson (Editor), Guadalupe Compeán (Editor)

Overview

This invaluable, four-volume compilation is a comprehensive source of documents that give voice to those who comprise the American mosaic, illustrating the experiences of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. Each volume focuses on a major racial/ethnic group: African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and Latinos. Documents chosen by the editors for their utility and relevance to popular areas of study are organized into chronological periods from historical to contemporary.

The collection includes eyewitness accounts, legislation, speeches, and interviews. Together, they tell the story of America's diverse population and enable readers to explore historical concepts and contexts from multiple viewpoints. Introductions for each volume and primary document provide background and history that help students understand and critique the material. The work also features a useful primary document guide, bibliographies, and indices to aid teachers, librarians, and students in class work and research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610696135
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/30/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1858
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Gary Y. Okihiro is professor of international and public affairs at Columbia University.

Lionel C. Bascom has written numerous histories, nonfiction books, and literary collections.

James E. Seelye Jr. is assistant professor of history at Kent State University.

Emily Moberg Robinson received a bachelor's degree in history from Wellesley College and a master's degree and a doctorate in history from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Guadalupe Compean is an independent scholar and coeditor of ABC-CLIO's Voices of the U.S. Latino Experience.